LINE REPLACEMENT

1.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.

2.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

3.Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Weed Eaterr brand line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.

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10.Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release the line from the notch.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the fac- tory. Adjustments may be necessary if you no- tice any of the following conditions:

SEngine will not idle when the throttle is re- leased.

Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cut- ting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).

S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed.

Hub

Line exit hole

 

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.

6.Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

7.Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notch with the line exit hole.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

Idle Speed

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Air Filter

Cover

If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an au- thorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

SClean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area.

SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range.

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530163438 specifications

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